CIS_Amazon_Linux_2_Benchmarks

Ensure Message of the Day (MOTD) is Properly Configured
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  The Message of the Day (MOTD) is displayed to users upon login and typically contains system information or...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Ensure Local Login Warning Banner is Properly Configured
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  A local login warning banner displays legal notices or security warnings to users attempting to access the ...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Ensure Remote Login Warning Banner is Properly Configured
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  A remote login warning banner displays a legal notice or warning message to users attempting to access the ...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Ensure Proper Access Permissions are Set on /etc/motd
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  The /etc/motd (Message of the Day) file displays system messages to users upon login. Properly configuring ...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Ensure Proper Access Permissions are Set on /etc/issue
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  The /etc/issue file contains a pre-login message displayed before the login prompt. Properly configuring ac...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Ensure Proper Access Permissions are Set on /etc/issue.net
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  The /etc/issue.net file contains the pre-login banner message displayed for remote login sessions, such as ...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Ensure Time Synchronization Service is Enabled and Running
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  Accurate time synchronization is critical for system logging, security auditing, and coordinating activitie...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Ensure Chrony Time Synchronization Service is Properly Configured and Running
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  Chrony is a versatile and efficient Network Time Protocol (NTP) client and server designed to synchronize t...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Ensure Chrony Service Does Not Run as Root User
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  Chrony is a network time protocol (NTP) client and server used to synchronize system clocks. Running chrony...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Ensure autofs Services Are Not Enabled or Running
Profile Applicability:  • Level 1 Description:  The autofs service automatically mounts filesystems on demand. If not required, it should be disabled to re...
Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 5:16 AM